MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) -
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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